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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

5

Job Duties:

Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of potatoes. The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to harvesting, washing, and shipping potatoes. Duties will include the following responsibilities: perform general cleanup of farm areas; paint/repair/maintain farm structures; maintain/repair fencing; drive, load/unload trucks; operate vehicle, motor bike, or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties; workers possessing the proper licensure may be asked to transport other farm workers; operate machines and equipment such as skid steers, forklifts, and Spudnik potato handling equipment, including but not limited to, pilers, sorters and conveyors; push button to start machinery; check conveyor belts and machines for proper operation; tend/monitor machine and product flow to ensure proper movement of product; sort potatoes according to grade, color and size; discard diseased/rotting product, rocks and foreign matter; wash crop; follow proper product handling of sanitation and cleaning products to protect self, food, and equipment; understand/follow basic verbal/written instruction; report malfunctions and alert equipment operator of equipment clogging/malfunctions; aid operator in correct machine performance; communicate with supervisors, leaders, inspectors, maintenance workers, co-workers, etc.; attend educational workshops and training such as worker protection and basic sanitation principles; load crops on trucks or field conveyors; perform small repairs and conduct daily maintenance duties; perform maintenance on processing, sizing, bagging, boxing, and loading equipment as well as devices and control instruments; remove defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists, cranes, hand and power tools; lubricate moving parts; clean washing facility from ceiling to floor, including but not exclusive to the equipment, tables, and floor drains; dry clean, rinse, foam with detergent, and sanitize buildings, fixtures, and equipment; sweep/shovel debris; discard debris; maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed food safety regulations. Must speak and understand English. Approximate staggered entry: 3 workers to begin April 1 and 2 worker to begin July 15.

Job Classification:

45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

No

Special Requirements:

Be able to work in extreme conditions such as heat, humidity, wind, cold. Lift and carry supplies. Follow instructions. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment. Must be able to obtain appropriate drivers license within 30 days following hire and obtain clean driving record to be able to operate company vehicle. Lift up to 100 lbs.

Number of Hours Per Week:

48

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

CSS Farms, LLC

Location:

Columbus, NE 68601

Worksite

Address:

31341 160th St, Columbus, NE 68601

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-26016-564970

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

AEWR; US Workers: NE: $15.00; H2A Workers: NE: $15.00

Date Posted:

2/4/2026

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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